1964 Fiat 500 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 799 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 330 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Smart ForTwo (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | 500 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 22 L |